Steelcraft Automotive 70030 BULL BAR - Manual (Page 2)

BULL BAR
04-11 CHEVY COLORADO / GMC CANYON
(INCLUDES VEHICLES W/OFF ROAD SUSPENSION PACKAGE)
Page 2 of 4 7/28/11 REV2 (DP)
Frame Bracket up to the inside of the frame rail and over the (2) Hex Bolts. Secure the
Bracket to the Bolts with (2) 12mm Lock Washers, (2) 12mm Large Flat Washers, and
(2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figures 3 - 5). Do not tighten hardware. Repeat this Step for
driver side Frame Bracket installation.
b. 09-11 models with only (1) forward hole through each frame channel and (1) on
inside of frame channel only: From the outside of the frame, insert (1) 12mm x
100mm Hex Bolt with (1) Spacer Washer through the forward holes in the frame,
(Figures 3, 4 & 6). Select the right/passenger side Frame Bracket. Secure the Bracket
to the Hex Bolt with (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Large Flat Washer and (1)
12mm Hex Nut. Leave hardware loose. Select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and (1) Plastic
Retainer, (Figures 2A & 2B). Thread the Plastic Retainer part way onto the Bolt Plate.
Insert the Bolt Plate into the rear hole in the inside (only) of the frame channel and
continue to thread the Retainer down the Bolt Plate until it is tight against the frame.
NOTE: The Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the
frame channel and to aid in Bracket installation. Position the right/passenger side Frame
Bracket over the Bolt Plate. Secure the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Lock
Washer, (1) 12mm Large Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figures 3 & 6). Do not
tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this Step for driver side Frame Bracket installation.
4. Next, select the passenger/right side Mounting Bracket. Line up the Mounting Bracket with the
inside of the Frame Bracket. Bolt the Brackets together with (2) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4)
12mm x 24mm Small Flat Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 3 & 4). Snug but
do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this Step for driver side Mounting Bracket
installation.
5. Reinstall the factory frame crossbar removed in Step 3a, (Figure 1).
6. With assistance, carefully position the Bull Bar up to the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Bull
Bar to the Mounting Brackets with the included (2) 12mm x 50mm Hex Bolts, (2) 12mm Lock
Washers and (2) 12mm Large Flat Washers, (Figure 5 or 6). Do not tighten hardware.
7. Align and adjust the Bull Bar as necessary and tighten all hardware. Reinstall the lower spoiler
if desired. NOTE: It may be necessary to temporarily remove the Bull Bar to reinstall the
spoiler. Cut/trim the bottom of the spoiler to clear the Bull Bar as necessary. Also, trim any
plastic splash guards as required to clear the Mounting Brackets. Remove as little material as
possible to clear the Brackets only.
8. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives
that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.